Thank you so much for going through and evaluating my examand lesson plan in such a timely fashion. That was a huge surprise to me ! Iwill go through all comments again when I have some quiet time. As a former classroom teacher I appreciate the detailed comments.

Jan started into Water Exercise on a personal journey. When she realized the benefits and the enjoyment she gained with the WaterART Programs, she signed up to learn more and become a Certified Instructor and Aquatic Personal Trainer. Consequently, not only has she lost over 300 lbs, she has successfully helped many people who also have weight and/or other medical issues. She recently helped a ex-professional basketball player rehabilitate with water exercise from a stroke that paralyzed his left side. Thanks Jan for sharing your commitment and interest with WaterART. We are proud of your accomplishments and keep up the great work!

I wanted to thank you for setting up such a great coursethis weekend. I was very impressed with the amount of knowledge we covered, the practical portions of the course were full of great ideas as well. I hope to meet with you in the near future as I begin to set up my exercise blueprints for the courses and clients I will be working with.

I was so impressed withyour online re-certification course for aquatic fitness. The DVD080 (4 DVDs) were comprehensive and very informative. I found that the exams were reflective ofthe material covered in the DVDs.

Any material that Imissed during my original certification course was covered in these DVDs and it provided a refresher of the original material that I learned. I have taken the practical components of these DVDs and I have applied them to my aquatic fitness classes. The participants were very impressed with the new exercises that I introduced to them. For my next re-certification, I plan on taking the home study course again.

It is quite amazing to note how fast, informative and user friendly your
website is - yesterday as soon as i got off the phone with Alicia, i noticed i
had received emails pertaining to my order placed and shipping info.

Congrats to your team.

Thank you,

Pradeep

From:
Linda
McClintock

Date:
September
10, 2013 10:26:55 PM EDT

To:
Lucia Getsi

Subject:
Re: your
email

Lucia,

I
really did get a lot out of your workshops. You did a wonderful job and it
certainly shows that water therapy is your passion and teaching is what you were
born to do.

One of these days I will have to come to your Aqua
Power Gym Class. Have to admit that by the afternoon I am usually exhausted and
don't have enough get up and go to workout (or I just forget).

Thanks for your hard work
and the great classes. I am now trying to apply some of it, as several of my
students have probably already told you--we did many new things in class
yesterday, and they were just amazed at all the difference doing opposed lever
movements made in their ability to work the water.

Linda

January 6th, 2012

From: Dawn Burke (Michigan)

Emailed: Friday, January 06, 2012 10:30 AM

Just started reviewing the Shape Up & Water Train DVDs. They are excellent dvds with great new exercises. Kudos to you and your team!

Sept 17th, 2011 - Columbia, South Carolina

Barbara had accomplished so many levels of Certification. Barbara was always striving for excellence with her education.
Then, we found out - her real story.

Barbara is an exemplary example of the how water exercise may change your
life for the better. We hope you will be inspired to reach out to help others

Annapolis County council has unanimously approved a proposal that will allow the WaterART program to continue at the wellness facility in Cornwallis Park, it said in a media release March 24, 2010. Council was asked to consider renting the pool to accommodate this program in an effort to maintain the WaterART classes. This decision comes just one week after councilors unanimously approved a motion authorizing county staff to negotiate a contract with the Cornwallis Stingrays Swim Club, which would allow them access to the wellness centre for practice purposes

"These programs assist people with chronic disabilities and assists with pain management for individuals that live with chronic pain," said Annapolis County Warden Peter Newton. "We (council) recognize this fact and want to work closely with community organizations to ensure our residents are still able to participate in these programs and take advantage of the health benefits associated with each one of them."
more details on WaterART program gets council go-ahead

Friday, March 05, 2010 5:06 PM

Subject: The Weekend of February 27 and 28

Hello Drucilla (note Drusilla) and Ruth,

Wow! It was an exciting, educational and get in shape weekend! I learned/reviewed many water exercises, I purchased some useful items, and I benefited from the land work out and pool drills which got me ready for my Tennis match on Monday. Drucilla nice meeting you.

Hi Ruth -
I have received your comments on my completed exam. Thank you for such comprehensive and specific feedback. I especially appreciate the section on the first skill - being able to recover from falling. I blew right by that one - thought I knew the answer. The part about designing my program, each exercise with progression and modification - so important. ...also the one about backward walking - proprioception and balance....heck, it was all helpful.

Now that I'm pretty comfortable with the class, I'm teaching I'm thinking more clearly and planning better.

Speaking of the class, we're all having a good time! This opportunity to substitute has been wonderful and it's a good fit for me. I spoke with Robert today, and he's beginning to want to get back to the water, hopefully he'll be back in the saddle by the summertime.

I just had a proposal accepted to teach a water class through the new Adirondack Folk School in Lake Luzerne this summer. I'll keep you posted on how it goes - should be interesting doing a class in the lake! Got any tips to share about that type of setting?

Again, thank you. I look forward to doing more training and developing my skills as an instructor.

Dear Julie and Staff, Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful, as always, amazing customer service this past week. I ordered some Speedo shoes and a bathing suit and received them both yesterday morning. I absolutely love them both!

The Speedo bathing suit fits wonderfully and is so comfortable. (What???? A bathing suit that is comfortable, how can this be?) I chuckled, recalling all the years of buying bathing suits and trying to find THE perfect suit. You know the one......it must make certain areas look smaller, others bigger, cinch in the waist and make my legs elegantly long. I actually bought one of these from Land's End. It looks OK, but the getting into it and then getting out (especially when wet)....all I can say is that giving birth was easier!

When I put the Speedo on, all I felt was comfort and the other criteria didn't even enter my mind (but I think I look pretty good in it as well). So once again thanks to all of you (and Tammy, the magenta colour is lovely!) Regards, Michele Purdy

Feb 10, 2010

Subject:Thanks

Dear Julie,

I purchased the WaterArt Video: Shallow And Deep, Teaching A Combo Class at a recent workshop that I attended, and so impressed with this video. It is exactly what I was looking for, to give me the confidence to teach my participants in both depths of water, and the ability to adjust and mix moves that will keep them motivated.

Thank you so much for producing excellent instructional videos to keep instructors up-to-date and well educated.

Karen Chow

Aquafit Instructor,Scarborough, Ontario

To: WaterART Subject: Re: from Julie at WaterART

Hello Julie,

Thank you for getting back to me. The receipt is fine. I am looking forward to receiving and trying out the buoyancy belt - I have new WaterART class starting April 5...deep water and high intensity cardio.

During the last three weeks partcipation in my WaterART Arthritis class has increased to 28 people....a little too big really...so we may be splitting it up into two classes. This would mean a total of 12 WaterART classes per week !!! WOW. It's growing by leaps and bounds and everybody loves it. Long-time participants have seen huge improvements in their ROM, strength, endurance etc. Word of mouth is doing wonders !

I am also doing a fair amount of Rehab therapy and seeing some remarkable results with clients. Fantastic...which is why I continue to advertise the benefits of WaterART.

You will not be able to reach Monica at the Lifeplex as she is no longer on staff nor is she working anywhere else at this time (to the best of my knowledge).

I am desperately trying to find 4-5 aquatic exercise steppers. Since you informated me that Speedo no longer makes these steppers I've surfed and surfed and surfed the net -without success, trying to find them. If you know of anybody who might have some I would be delighted to make contact - even used steppers would be great as long as they are in good condition. I tried to put a message on the WaterART bulletin board but I=2 0keep getting rejected. I'll keep trying.

Dear Julie,
Thank you for another great weekend! It was intese and you have once again helped me on my pathway to become a better Water Fitness Proffesional. I emailed Pam Bennett to thank her and her staff today and mentioned how great you were! I just got in from teaching 4 classes today and my new shirt was a big hit!
I forgot to tell you yesterday when we were in the water; I noticed that the zipper on the back of your full body "muscle" suit needed some work. There are threads coming off down the zipper and the tail of the zipper isn't sewn in. I am a costumer so I notice these things. I will finish putting together my program cards and send in my exam this week.
Thanks again Julie it was an awesome weekend.

Anne Marie Waterhouse

Sent: December 3, 2008 9:24 AM
To: WaterART
Subject: thanks

I was in a rush to leave on Sunday so I did not have time to thank Julie for an excellent workshop. I learned some new moves and had a chance to practice them and Yes! I had FUN! Handouts were good. I like the photo demos on the back of the noodle workout.

As leaders in the Aquafit industry we should be modelling water consumption. Only 3 water bottles for a group of 15. Shame!! We are reminded to bring our water bottles to class.

I am pleased with my purchase of the closed cell noodles and will be sharing them with my participants in the hope that they can pressure my pool into purchasing some.
Again many thanks to Julie for a wonderful day.

Cheers
Gerarda Schouten

Sent: November 30, 2008 3:27 PM To: Julie Twynham
Subject: Thank you

HI Julie

Just want to thank you for coming down and doing a fabulous job. I believe that it was well received and that everybody was able to take something from it and use it at their facility.

I hope you enjoyed our facility and found it accommodating. Also hope that you had a safe trip back to Toronto.

Also, fact that you get CEC with your Video and Quizzes is absolutelly great, supportive of your instructors you have trainer (and realistic for today's modern professional)!

I am thinking about the Rehab. Cert. course in Hamilton...Will see!

Taking the WateArt Cert. has been such a good use of my time and money: there is work, even in smaller Can. communities. If you are unique and enthusiastic, plus-research-based in your instructions, your clients 'flock' to your classes!

Goodness, I feel honoured by the response I have been getting to most of my classes, and I have done this rather a short time. I guess the Nursing/Health background helps a lot! Also, from a personal fitness perspective, having come to "love the water, without fear" is just great, period; a true gift for me!

Let me begin with "thank you" for an outstanding training this past weekend. One of my favorite trainings ever! You have inspired me to become re-certified to teach water classes. As I mentioned, I stopped teaching several years ago when my life became so full and I needed to focus on my family and work. However;as life is constantly changing, once again I have the time to do something a truly enjoy. I'm taking the plunge and I'm hooked on WaterArt Exercise with Purpose. I can't wait to take that message into my classes.